Catamaran

Series

Series Name
Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.
080
Date Released
9 Jul 1956
Length of issue (in feet)
756
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Summary
Pathe synopsis: A new type of sailing craft, probably the fastest in the world, takes the water. Developed from the "twin-log" dugouts of the Pelopenesians thousands of years ago, the "cat", with only 140 square feet of sail, can reach speeds of well over 20 knots. This craft, whcih is winning sailing prestige for Britain, was built by Roland and Francis Prout, of Canvey Island, Essex.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Sailing
Written sources
Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis
Credits:
Commentator
Frank Hawkins
Length of story (in feet)
206
Story extras:
Film clip

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How to cite this record

'Catamaran', Colour Pictorial Issue No. 080, 9 Jul 1956. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/120231 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)